I "liked" Bush

Have I mentioned I'm a Republican? Oh yes:

1. I believe taxes aught to be used for general societal improvements and emergency relief for those "truly" less fortunate
2. I believe more government regulation = less personal freedom
3. I believe Rush Limbaugh is a pompous Ass, but correct more often than not, and I am therefore an avid fan. Although I also believe he's gotten too big for his own britches and puts too many commercial breaks in his show
4. I believe public education is an oxymoron (albeit I'm a product of it)
5. too more to list

Given the above, it's probably no surprise that I voted for Bush. But like many, I believe, I'm finding it less easy to support him. As an ex-Air Force airman, I understand the need for war, and here's one place where I'm in total agreement with our decision to go to war in Iraq.

However, this whole, "let's screw the Democrats by playing their game better than even they do," is just getting out of hand.

My one caveat to all this is that as an ex-military person who had a TS/SCI clearance, there is a whole lot the average person doesn't know, and quite frankly, doesn't need to know. But, a little explanation for some of Pres. Bush's actions would be nice.

I'd Dan Rather Not...Thank You Very Much

It was bound to happen you have to admit. Limbaugh was bound to be right and every conservative-minded American can now sit back and thumb their nose at the mainstream media while dialing over to FOX News. Even so, I can't help but feel sorry for the dupe - meaning Rather.

To be busted because someone was too stupid to actually use a typewriter is about the worst way to lose a lifetime of journalistic integrity. Of course, Rather might have thought about that before throwing in with "those who want Bush to die."

I'm almost not afraid to put a "W" sticker on my car now - almost. My friend did and ended up with some wacko scribbling under the word "Bush" the word "Kills." Clever, that one. Really, is that the best they could do?

I'm looking forward to this "blogging." I couldn't believe that I actually had to look up the word. I used to be a network engineer - up on all the latest jargon and goings-on. This is what I get for going back to school and losing focus.

More to come...